Major Bill wrote:
"A recess appointment is a terrible idea. It basically puts him in there temporarily -- only for a bit over a year. Then we'd have to go through all this again except the Dems might control the Senate."
No, I disagree.
If Kavanaugh is recess-appointed, he can be confirmed by the Senate that takes office in January 2019.
That Senate will most likely have MORE Republicans in it than are in it now, and two of the weenies currently there -- Flake and Corker -- will be GONE by then. I fearlessly predict that their replacements (if Republican) will happily vote to confirm Mr. Kavanaugh, to establish their "credentials".
Also, by then we won't need the two weak sisters (Collins and Murkowski) any more, either.
Research recess appointment insofar as it has been used to seat Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. Been done before. And quite a surprise who did the appointin', as well as the "appointees"...!
Addendum:
Ok, counselor, I'm going to offer you a job. It's a seat on the Supreme Court of The United States, and you'll get a chance to leave your mark upon history and the nation's laws. The "catch" is that the gig may only last a year or two. But it's still yours if you want it and to enjoy while you're there. And it will look good on your resume afterwards...
What say you, counselor...?